54 ADRs in 35 days: why I write the decision before the first line of code

Writing an Architecture Decision Record (ADR) before writing any code ensures that all alternatives are thoroughly considered and documented. This practice prevents hasty decisions and maintains architectural integrity by forcing developers to articulate why certain choices were made over others. This method is crucial as it avoids the pitfalls of retroactively rationalizing decisions, ensuring that each decision is well-considered and justified from the outset.

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